Greyhound Cocktail

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: greyhound cocktail, salty dog

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 221kcal

Author: Brenda

My Greyhound Cocktail is a quick and easy drink recipe complete with simple twists on the original recipe. It's a perfect summer recipe or when grapefruits are at their peak. This recipe works well with either vodka or gin.

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Ingredients

4 ounces grapefruit juice freshly squeezed is best, if using bottled see notes below
.5 ounce simple syrup
2 ounces vodka gin can also be used

Instructions

In a glass filled with ice add grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and vodka
Stir to combine
Sip and enjoy responsibly

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Notes

Always use good quality ice
Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice is best, but if you need to substitute 100% grapefruit juice that is ok too BUT depending on the brand it may throw off the sweetness as some grapefruit juices are labeled as 100% juice but aren't 100% grapefruit juice.
Much like eating grapefruit, you may wish to add some simple syrup to balance out the tart flavors in grapefruit.
This cocktail can be made with either vodka or gin
Garnish is optional, but rosemary, an orange, lemon, lime wedge, or a slice of grapefruit all make for visually appealing garnishes
This is a poured cocktail. In other words, you'll need no special equipment to make this, however, if you prefer your cocktail served up and without ice, then mix everything in a cocktail shaker and strain into a glass
To make this recipe into a Salty Dog rim the glass with salt before making

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